Life happens everyday! Some days are good and some days are not so good. For those not so good days, we always have to power through the ugly thoughts and feelings that can develop. Ultimately we are responsible for moving past adversity to land on positivity. I always have to change my thinking to be productive. My encouragement today is to know that you are loved, you have value, and you are needed in this world!If you are interested in more of my story, click here. If you are interested in starting your own online business, click here for more information.

Education is the key to understanding this diagnosis. Learn about it! This will help diffuse the Stigma, that goes with this Mental Health Challenge.  Being blessed with this diagnosis is not the end. It is the beginning.  You can recover, and help someone else. Book to read: Mood Swings by: Paul Meier, Stephen Arterburn, Frank Minirth. They are doctors who really get it! Here is a link to this book. https://ebay.us/ayT17rLink to DBSA for  Bipolar Support. https://www.dbsalliance.org/Link to My E Book.  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Education is the key to understanding the diagnosis for Bipolar & Depression. There is a chemical imbalance in our brains that cause the symptoms, and unhealthy behavior, to be exposed. These are my thoughts from my personal experience.   Link to Bipolar Support https://www.dbsalliance.org/  Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

The statistics in this country for people attempting, and succeeding suicide are insane. We need to take threats seriously. Pay attention to the signs! Listen and Learn. Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

The definition of Stigma is Explained. It can be a defeating experience the way Mental Illness/Mental Health Challenges can be viewed. Movies and TV don't help with growing the Stigma in this world. We can fight it and beat it, with good stories, from good people with the same challenge. Let's share our stories, good parts and bad. I want to hear about the fight, and the stories of overcoming. Send them to me so we can talk about it on these podcasts. vinnyp@vmpecom.net. Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Story time. I want to hear yours. Your story, from your view. The good, bad and the courageous. vinnyp@vmpecom.net. We all need stories over survival in living with the symptoms of Bipolar. I would love to talk about them on my podcasts. People need to know. We need to fight this stigma.  Use coupon code "free offer" complimentary E book.  Peace..https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Money, or Mental Health? Courage to leave a toxic environment...We really find out what we are made of when it comes to struggle, and tough times. We all have them, even those who don't have the diagnosis of Bipolar. It might be harder for someone like me, but the fight is still the same. I choose to be courageous. I choose to use my resources, and I even choose to still find the comedy in my day. One day at a time.. Link to My E Book https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

After a month of getting lost in thoughts and feelings of my past, I had to renew my mind, and focus on the present. Acceptance and Forgiveness, are two powerful tools for growing, and moving forward.  Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Many times we stay stuck in our own thoughts that keep us from moving forward. We have to learn to use our resources. We cannot do it alone. We need fresh thoughts and new ideas, to get us out of our vicious cycle, of unproductive thinking.  It is not a weakness to ask for help, it is a strength! Be courageous! Break the cycle! Let's renew our minds. Get away from the circle, and turn it into steps towards recovery... Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illnessBipolar Support Group resource: https://www.dbsalliance.org/

We all need to look at our self as a whole. There is so much more to us, than the symptoms and stigma, that goes with the struggle, of living with Bipolar and Depression.  We need to focus on the other parts of out lives that we have not looked at in a while. We have other gifts and talents that people need to know about. We need to get off ourselves and the symptoms that we seem to focus on the most. We need to start looking at ourselves as a whole person, not just a person living in the diagnosis of Bipolar and Depression. Use your gifts, and be a light to someone else. I would love to hear from you. What's on your mind? What are your gifts? Where are you in your life. What are you doing to fight the fight. vinnyp@vmpecom.net. Check out my site, and more of my story. Link to My E Bookhttps://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

When we are trying to help someone, we need to make sure we listen and pay attention to our body language. Our focus needs to be on the person who is suffering. We need to make sure we do not judge! We can never tell a person how to feel, or how they should be feeling. We need to gain trust, by telling the truth. We need to use parts of our stories, as needed, to make the point that we can relate.  As always, use your sense of humor. I don't care how bad things can be in our lives, there is always something funny. My sense of humor has been my best weapon.  I don't hide behind it. I use it from what I have overcome. More comedy down the road. Coming to a YouTube Channel near you... For more info, click on the link below... Check out my site, and more of my story. Link to My E Book   https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Today I talked about my struggle with depression in High School. How it affected my first love experience. It was over 35 years ago, But I can still remember the pain like it was yesterday.  It was one of the most difficult things I had experienced in my life. Check out my site, and more of my story.  Link to My E Book   https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Our sense of humor can be a great asset in our recovery. There is always something funny. Put away your misery, and all the bad thoughts and feelings. Think of something funny. I know nothing seems funny to people suffering. There is comedy in everything, you just have to find it. Laughing is healthy.  Make sure you always find the funny in every day.  If you need help finding something funny, here are some of my favorite comedians to check out on you tube. Check out my site, and more of my story. Link to My E Book   https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illnessAnjelah Johnson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MTyPaoaEHE&list=RDbaDJ-ZIvYy0&index=2Frank Caliendo.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KKGb6VJtM

The path to recovery begins with the way we think. It may sound easy, but it is not. For some people it can be the biggest stumbling block for moving forward. Anger seems to be a wall for many of us, and how we deal with it. It is important to talk about it. There are different ways to do that. We also have to know that, no matter how we got in such dark places, we can not blame others for where we are. No matter what, no matter how horrible our lives get when it comes to living with the symptoms of Depression, and Bipolar, We are responsible for Getting Well! We may have to begin with forgiveness of ourselves, and others. Forgiveness is for us, not for others. By not forgiving others, we stay in a cage of anger and even rage. The only way to be free, is to forgive. You are not letting those who hurt us, off the hook. By forgiving, we are being set free, and lightening our load. This action can catapult us to the beginning or road to recovery. Make the right choice. Free yourself. Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illnessLink to Bipolar Support  https://www.dbsalliance.org/

Because of my diagnosis, I believed I was not capable of making choices to begin the recovery process. I believed that my condition in the state of depression, gave me an excuse to not be responsible for getting well. We always have choices. We must choose life-giving choices, instead of choosing to be disabled due to our diagnosis.  Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness Check out the link below to find a support group in your area.  https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/?zip=60187&miles=10

This episode points out how important support groups are, but you have to be aware of a group that is not affective, and not life giving. Continue to find the right group for you. Don't be turned off. Most groups are very good, and are  very affective. You might even need to report what you have learned to the organization. I will always promote DBSA. Check out their site for a support group near you. https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/?zip=60187&miles=10Link to My E Book   https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

I responded to what I have been reading on mental health support sites. Many people are encouraging others. Many people share how long they have been struggling with Bipolar and Depression. A lot of encouragement. Then there were posts where people are just stuck, and are living with defeatist attitudes.  I choose to fight those thoughts! Positive thinking, positive attitude, productive thinking. I will vs. I won't. I can instead of I Can't. Being grateful and helping each other through these horrible thoughts and feelings, is a step towards healing. DBSA support group link below. https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/?zip=60187&miles=10     Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

This the continuation of my first manic episode as a 15 year old kid. I was brought to the hospital, put in a room, tranquilized, and fastened to a bed face down with leather restraints. My experience there with a whole cast of characters. Even though I thought my stay there was pointless, I was starting the beginning of my education on what I was dealing with. Stay tuned for more. Peace... Link to My E Book   https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

My experience is not just with depression. I have lived with Bipolar for over 30 years. I will be adding these experiences, and sharing them with you. I was holding back. What if people know about this? People at work?  I don't care! I cannot be afraid to share what I have, and how I get through it. If anyone hears one thing that helps them to choose life over death, than that is a win! I choose to make my life a Mental Health Challenge, and Not a Mental Illness! Keep Listening, Keep Fighting! Find the comedy in your day.  Peace... Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-challenge-or-mental-illness

Just another bit of funny coming at you. I would love to hear from you. What was funny in your day. Keep it clean. vinnyp@vmpecom.net. Always remember, you are loved, you have value, and you are needed in this world! Find the funny in your life today. Comedy is in everything, you just have to find it. Peace..   Link to My E Book  https://vmpecom.samcart.com/products/depression-a-mental-illness-or-a-mental-health-challenge